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Universal Music Group

Senior Internal Auditor

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Santa Monica, CA
30K-63K Annually
Mid level
Santa Monica, CA
30K-63K Annually
Mid level
The Senior Internal Auditor participates in planning and executing audits, develops test plans, produces audit reports, and leads coaching efforts for new team members while ensuring effective internal controls and recommending improvements.
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We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.
 

How we LEAD:

Universal Music Group Internal Audit department is comprised of in-house professionals located at UMG’s corporate headquarters in the Netherlands and at the Operational headquarters in California as well as Miami, Florida. The department reports administratively to the Group Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for independently assessing operational processes and the quality of internal control at each level in the organization and within all Group companies. The team also actively participates in a variety of ad-hoc special projects and provides advice and consultative services with business owners and key management leaders on an as-needed basis. In their role, team members acquire a strong knowledge of the group, its activities, and operations which place them in a strong position to evolve into internal finance management positions in the future.

How you'll CREATE:

  • Participate in the planning, scoping, and execution of internal audit assignments, with support from the lead (Senior) Manager, including owning project and administrative sub-tasks

  • Develop, optimize, and execute test plans to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls

  • Work efficiently and effectively to deliver high-quality audit workpapers and audit recommendations.

  • Assist with the drafting of Internal Audit reports

  • Proactively follow-up and track identified remediation plans/actions required by auditees

  • Actively support the onboarding and coaching of new team members and co-source staff

  • Perform first-level reviews of work performed by co-source staff, and proactively provide relevant and timely feedback in relation to the work performed

  • Assist with investigations that involve policy violations and fraud

  • Assist with the identification of process improvement opportunities

  • Contribute to the enhancement of Internal Audit methodologies and tools

  • Participate in ad-hoc operational and financial projects requested by management

  • Team player with a high level of EQ and ability to listen

  • Curious to understand new concepts and learn

  • Able to build and maintain effective relationships

  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently

  • Effective in working collaboratively with cross-functional team members and with external partners

  • Unquestionable integrity and professionalism

  • Highly motivated, self-starter

Bring your VIBE:

  • Minimum of 3 years of audit experience (Big 4 preferred), ideally with experience in the Technology, Media, Telecommunications (TMT) sector. Prior experience working in a multinational company is desired

  • BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

  • Qualified Accountant or CIA certification preferred

  • Working knowledge of governance and internal control regulations, including COSO

  • Knowledge of Entity-level, process, IT General and application controls

  • Good understanding of accounting principles under IFRS

  • Understanding of operational risk areas and related audit strategies

  • Exposure to audit risk assessment processes

  • Good organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently

  • Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills, with experience in Data Analytics

  • Highly proficient in MS Office Suite to intermediate (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Visio

  • Experience with SAP ERP, BPC and Hyperion FM and accounting software is a plus

  • Ability and availability to travel domestically and internationally and conduct work on-site at Group subsidiaries

  • Multilingual: Fluent English, another language is a plus

Perks Playlist:

  • Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

    • 100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

    • Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

    • A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

    • Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

    • 100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

  • Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

    • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

    • 3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

    • 2-weeks paid Winter Break

    • 10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

    • Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

    • Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the Perks Playlist page of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.
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Job Category:
Finance & Accounting

Salary Range:

$63,000 - $136,400

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.  All candidates are encouraged to apply.

Top Skills

Bpc
Data Analytics
Hyperion Fm
Ms Office Suite
Sap Erp
HQ

Universal Music Group Santa Monica, California, USA Office

2220 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90401

Universal Music Group Los Angeles, California, USA Office

21301 Burbank Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 91367

Universal Music Group Santa Monica, California, USA Office

2220 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA, United States, 90404

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